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Grover Cleveland Middle School, Caldwell, announced its Students of the Month for December. This month’s students are from left sixth grader Patrick Wescott, eighth grader Taylor Bryant, and seventh grader Samantha Austin. To be nominated as Student of the Month, students must achieve academic success, exhibit appropriate behavior, possess a positive and friendly attitude, be genuine in that they are understanding, honest, and caring, and be a creative thinker.
Credits: Christine Corliss

Students are all first nominated by their teachers, and teacher representatives select one student from each grade. Students need to meet the following criteria:
* achieve academic success
* display socially appropriate behavior
* convey a positive and friendly attitude
* have a caring, honest and understanding personality
* think creatively

Comments from the teacher representatives were glowing regarding the selected students:

“Patrick is a great role model,” said one teacher representative. “He is filled with enthusiasm in class and participates in all school spirit events.”

“Samantha’s work ethic is so positive. She’s a role model for other students.”

“Taylor always has a smile and a quick hello when she sees you. She consistently does her homework, participates well in class and is academically gifted."

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